Cognitive impairment can present significant barriers to successful communication. This presentation outlines what constitutes cognitive impairment and the various causes. Basic principles of communication are discussed in addition to techniques to promote effective communication with cognitively challenged adults. Appropriate for presentation in all care settings.
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Ebony Massey, RN, MSN
Ebony R. Massey is employed as an External Educator with Trustbridge. She has over 20 years of experience in many aspects of nursing, including nurse management experience, Assistant Director of Nursing and Interim Director of Nursing of a geriatric skilled nursing facility. Ebony is also credentialed as an Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder Training Provider. She possesses a Master of Health Science in Higher Education with a concentration in curriculum development and a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education degrees.